Winter Climbing Course Equipment List

For your comfort and safety it is important clients bring to the course all equipment items listed below.
Where you see an * equipment is provided by climbmts however, if you have all the equipment listed with an * then please bring with you. We encourage clients to use their own personal kit.

Technical kit
4 season hillwalking boots and gaiters
12 point articulated crampons or C3 climbing crampons
1 x pair of technical climbing axes 50cm leash-less style or with leash *
Trekking poles
40 to 50 litre rucksack compression strap style with waterproof liner, recommend lightweight dry bags
Hydration either flask or water bottle / bladder
OS Maps 1 50:000 sheet 51 & 42
Compass (recommend Silva type 4) x 2
Ortlieb map cover
Climbing helmet *
Climbing harness *
Snow shovel *
Lightweight avalanche probe at least 2.65cm *
Avalanche transceiver *
Survival bag
Personal first aid kit
Head torch recommend Petzl XP 50 type + spare
batteries
Waterproof note pad, recommend (rite in the rain, all weather note book) www.RiteintheRain.com
Waterproof trousers and jacket
Spare mid layer, down jacket or vest
Winter waterproof gloves at least three pairs, two spare.
Warm hat at least two
Sun cap, sun glasses, sun cream, lip balm
Ski goggles

Technical protection equipment i.e. Lead rack and ropes all provided. However, if you have your own please bring with you.

With practise all items will fit into a 40 to 50 litre alpinist compression strap style rucksack.

You may have items you want to bring with you which are not listed above, please bring with you.

Your course is completely self catering, please ensure you have enough food to cater your needs for the entire 5 day course Please remember to bring a dish towel, bath towel and wash kit and personal clothing for wearing indoors, especially soft shoes for travelling on a daily basis.